BEHAVIOR, HEALTH

This study tested whether simple reminders could help more older adults get their annual flu vaccine. Researchers sent text messages to patients before doctor visits and gave doctors feedback on their vaccination rates. The goal was to see if these gentle nudges could increase fl…

This study compared two methods to prevent obesity in children during their first two years of life. Researchers worked with 900 families with newborns, testing whether basic healthy lifestyle education alone worked better than that same education plus smartphone-based support to…

This small, early study tested whether a 6-week summer youth employment program could help prevent obesity in teenagers. Researchers followed 15 teens to see if working over the summer helped them maintain a healthier weight and improve habits like physical activity, sleep, and d…

This study tested whether a comprehensive program could help people with long-term, unexplained low back pain. Seventy adults participated in a supervised program combining exercise, education, mindfulness, and behavior change techniques. Researchers measured changes in pain, phy…